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Roof Light wiring?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Shadow-D, Aug 20, 2021.

  1. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:43 AM
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    Shadow-D

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    How do all of you with roof light run the wiring into the engine bay?
    I'm installing a roof rack and plan to install lights but I would rather not drill any holes into the roof, or do I have a choice for a clean install? Let's see your installs...
     
  2. Aug 20, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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    There are 3 ways people generally run wires to the roof.
    You can get a aftermarket radio antenna that has a hold in it for extra wires for the roof rack.
    Some people run the wires up the windshield and tuck it under the black trim on the sides of the windshield
    Some people just run it behind the cab and then tuck part of the wire under the rear window seal (there is still a fair amount of wire thats exposed)

    https://www.uptopoverland.com/products/thinfin-tacoma-2016-2019
     
  3. Aug 22, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    Shadow-D

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    I like the idea of that antenna kit but I am concerned about it cutting the reception of the radio... I might just have to tuck them under the windshield molding.
     

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